GLAM is a virtual career festival for graduate students in select library programs and Government, Library, & Archive employers...and More!Some organizations are recruiting, others are offering networking opportunities, and still others are professional organizations sharing information about the benefits of membership. Take a look at attending organizations and what they're looking for and set up your schedule beginning on February 14th. Many employers will not have finalized their information, or posted jobs and schedules until that time. Take a look at attending organizations by using the "All employers" link on the upper left side of this page.CAREER EXPLORATION PANELSRecordings will be added within a week of each discussionFeb 10: Alternative Career Paths for Librarians https://go.illinois.edu/AlternativeCareerPaths-GLAMPanel2025Feb 12 Careers in Government Libraries https://go.illinois.edu/CareersinGovtLibraries-GLAMPanel2025Feb 13: Careers in Archives https://go.illinois.edu/CareersinArchives-GLAMPanel2025Feb 18: Careers in Special Libraries https://go.illinois.edu/CareersinSpecialLibraries-GLAMPanel2025Feb 20: Careers in Public Libraries https://go.illinois.edu/CareersinPublicLibraries-GLAMPanel2025Feb 21: Careersin Academic Libraries https://go.illinois.edu/CareersinAcademia-GLAMPanel2025PREPARE FOR THE FAIRFeb 14: Handshake, Virtual Career Fair PreparationIf this is Your First Virtual FairRead through Handshake's Guide to Attending a Virtual Fair which explains the format of the event and how to sign up to meet representatives from organizations.Learn how to follow employers and stay connected.View Dede Kern Brown’s Virtual Fair Tutorial. Before the FairMake sure your resume is ready to be seen by employers beforeyou upload it to Handshake. Be sure to set the document to "Visible" on Handshake.Review the list of employers participating, identify your top 5-10 (based on your interests, skills, and the types of roles you think you would be a good fit for) and research their openings in advance. Search Employers on Handshake to learn more about the companies and what they’re looking for. Do not plan to visit with every employer attending the fair.Practice your Pitch! Your professional "elevator" pitch is not a script for you to memorize and recite verbatim. It is a "mental outline" to help you organize and remember the main qualities you want to share with organizations. Remember to approach each interaction as a conversation, and not a monologue.On the Day of the FairDress comfortably and professionally in business casual attire.Make sure your resume is updated and set to "visible "on Handshake, and that you have a quiet environment with reliable internet connection.After the FairWrite down the first and last name of each representative you meet with.Connect with them on LinkedIn -- be sure to include a note thanking them for taking the time to speak with you.​​​​​​​